Driver-Side Air Bag Module Removal [Standard Deployment Control System]

WARNING:

• Handling the driver-side air bag module improperly can accidentally operate (deploy) the air bag module, which may seriously injure you. Read the air bag system service warnings and cautions before handling the driver-side air bag module. (Refer to AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS [STANDARD DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM] .) (Refer to AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE CAUTIONS [STANDARD DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM] .)

NOTE:

• The driver-side air bag module engages with the pins of the driver-side air bag module and the snap springs of the steering wheel.

Fig 1: Removing Driver-Side Air Bag Module (Standard Deployment Control System)

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1. Switch the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the negative battery terminal and wait for 1 min or more  . (Refer to NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
3. Verify the service hole on the back side of the steering wheel shown in the figure.
   Fig 2: Identifying Service Hole On Back Side Of Steering Wheel

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4. Insert the tool into the service hole.
   CAUTION:

   • Be careful not to damage the wiring harness inside the steering wheel when inserting the tool. Otherwise, the wiring harness inside the steering wheel could be damaged by the inserted tool.

     Recommended tool 

   • HEX driver (diam. 6  )
   Fig 3: Inserting Tool Into Service Hole

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5. Press the snap springs to disengage them from the pins using the inserted tool.
   Fig 4: Pressing Snap Springs From Pins

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   CAUTION:

   • Hold the driver-side air bag module when releasing its securement. Otherwise, it may fall off and be damaged.
   Fig 5: Holding Driver-Side Air Bag Module

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6. Using a flathead screwdriver, lift the locking device carefully, however do not remove it.
   Fig 6: Lifting Locking Device Using Flathead Screwdriver

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7. Disconnect the driver-side air bag module connector.
8. Disconnect the horn switch connector.
9. Remove the driver-side air bag module.